Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions; WARNING; AVIS
2 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this apparatus near water.6. Clean only with dry cloth.7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructi...
Page 3 - Precautions; For European Models; Declaration of Conformity
3 Precautions 1. Recording Copyright —Unless it’s for personal use only, recording copyrighted material is illegal with-out the permission of the copyright holder. 2. AC Fuse —The AC fuse inside the unit is not user- serviceable. If you cannot turn on the unit, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. Care —Oc...
Page 4 - —Continued; For British models; IMPORTANT; Supplied Accessories; Make sure you have the following accessories:; Indoor FM antenna
4 Precautions —Continued This unit contains a semiconductor laser system and is classified as a “CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT”. So, to use this model properly, read this Instruction Manual carefully. In case of any trouble, please contact the store where you purchased the unit.To prevent being exposed to t...
Page 5 - Before Using the CD Receiver; Installing the Batteries
5 Before Using the CD Receiver Notes: • If the remote controller doesn’t work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don’t mix new and old batteries or different types of batteries. • If you intend not to use the remote controller for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent damage from leakag...
Page 6 - Features; Amplifier; • 3 Audio Inputs (1 on front panel) and 1 Output; CD Player
6 Features Amplifier • WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)• High Current, Low Impedance Drive• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry• Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry• Subwoofer Pre Out — CR-515 — • VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)*• 4 Audio Inputs and 2 Outputs (1 on front panel) — CR-315 — • 3 Aud...
Page 7 - Contents; Basic Operations; Advanced Operations
7 Contents Basic Operations Getting Started Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2Precautions ........................................................ 3Supplied Accessories ......................................... 4Before Using the CD Receiver ........................... 5 I...
Page 8 - Getting to Know the CD Receiver; Front Panel
8 Getting to Know the CD Receiver Front Panel 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 M N O 9 8 J K L 1 2 3 5 4 6 P N O Q 9 8 J M R CR-515 CR-315
Page 9 - Display
9 Getting to Know the CD Receiver —Continued The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A STANDBY indicator (25, 27) Lights up in Standby mode. B STANDBY/ON button (27, 48, 51, 54) Sets the CD receiver to On or Standby. C Remote control sensor (5) Rec...
Page 11 - Rear Panel
11 Getting to Know the CD Receiver —Continued The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A LINE 1 IN (CR-515) (25) This analog audio input is for connecting a compo-nent with an analog output, such as a TV, or a turn-table with a built-in phono equali...
Page 12 - Remote Controller
12 Getting to Know the CD Receiver —Continued Remote Controller K O M Q R T S P U V B A 3 5 J 4 L 6 7 N 8 9 K O M Q R T S P U V B A 3 5 J 4 L 6 7 N 8 9 RC-662S (CR-515) RC-660S (CR-315)
Page 13 - ENTER button
13 Getting to Know the CD Receiver —Continued The page numbers in parentheses show where you can find the main explanation for each item. A STANDBY/ON button (27, 51) This button is used to set the CD receiver to On or Standby. B SLEEP button (53) Used to set the Sleep timer, which turns off the CD ...
Page 14 - Disc Notes; Supported Discs; Disc; CD Extra
14 Disc Notes Supported Discs The CD receiver supports the following discs. • Some audio CDs use copy protection that doesn’t con- form to the official CD standard. Since these are non-standard discs, they may not play properly in the CD receiver. • The CD receiver supports CD-R and CD-RW discs. How...
Page 15 - Disc Content Organization; CD; Handling Discs
15 Disc Notes —Continued • The following ID3 tags are supported: versions 1.0/1.1 and 2.2/2.3/2.4. Versions 2.5 and later are not sup-ported. Normally, version 2.2/2.3/2.4 tags have prior-ity and will be displayed regardless of the ID3 VER 1 preference on page 37. • For ID3 version 2 tags, the tag i...
Page 16 - Connecting Antennas; Connecting the Indoor FM Antenna; The supplied indoor FM antenna is for indoor use only.; Connecting the AM Loop Antenna; North American Model; Be careful that you don’t injure yourself
16 Connecting Antennas This section explains how to connect the supplied indoor FM antenna and AM loop antenna, and how to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas.The CD receiver won’t pick up any radio signals without an antenna connected, so you must connect the antenna to use th...
Page 17 - Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna; • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable; Using a TV/FM Antenna Splitter; Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna
17 Connecting Antennas —Continued Connecting an Outdoor FM Antenna If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor FM antenna, try a commercially available out-door FM antenna instead. Notes: • Outdoor FM antennas work best outside, but usable results can sometimes be obtained when ins...
Page 18 - Connecting Speakers; Connecting Your Speakers; • Connect only speakers with an impedance of between; —Push-type terminals—; —Terminal posts—
18 Connecting Speakers Connecting Your Speakers • Connect the right speaker to the CD receiver’s right (R) SPEAKERS terminals. Connect the left speaker to the left (L) SPEAKERS terminals. • Connect the positive (+) terminal on each speaker to the corresponding positive (+) terminal on the CD receive...
Page 19 - Connecting Other Components; Connection Color Coding; About Connections; Analog audio; Cables and Jacks; Connecting a Subwoofer; Powered subwoofer
19 Connecting Other Components • Before making any connections, read the manuals supplied with your other components. • Don’t connect the power cord until you’ve completed and double-checked all connections. Connection Color Coding RCA-type audio connections are usually color-coded: red and white. U...
Page 20 - What can you do with; Connecting an Onkyo Cassette Deck
20 Connecting Other Components —Continued The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo cassette deck.Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the cassette deck’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the cassette deck’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks. What c...
Page 21 - Connecting an Onkyo MD recorder
21 Connecting Other Components —Continued The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo MD recorder. Connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE OUT jacks to the MD recorder’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver’s MD/TAPE IN jacks to the MD recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks. What can yo...
Page 22 - • Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to the CD receiver with an; Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock)
22 Connecting Other Components —Continued The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo RI Dock (Remote Interactive Dock).Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK/CDR IN jacks (DOCK IN jacks on the CR-315) to the RI Dock’s AUDIO OUT jacks. What can you do with ? • Connecting an Onkyo RI Dock to...
Page 23 - Connecting a Portable Audio Device; Onkyo CD recorder’s; Portable audio device’s output jack
23 Connecting Other Components —Continued The following diagram shows how to connect an optional Onkyo CD recorder.Connect the CD receiver’s DOCK/CDR OUT jacks to the CD recorder’s INPUT (REC) jacks, and connect the CD receiver’s DOCK/CDR IN jacks to the CD recorder’s OUTPUT (PLAY) jacks. What can y...
Page 24 - Connecting an Onkyo Component with a Digital Audio Output
24 Connecting Other Components —Continued The following diagram shows how to connect a component with an optical digital audio output, such as a CD recorder, MD recorder, games console, satellite tuner, or personal computer.Connect the CD receiver’s OPTICAL DIGITAL IN jack to an optical digital audi...
Page 25 - Connecting the Power Cord; Connecting a TV; TV; Connect the supplied power cord to the CD receiver’s AC INLET.; The STANDBY indicator lights up.
25 Connecting Other Components —Continued Connect the CD receiver’s LINE 1 IN jacks (use the DOCK IN jacks on the CR-315) to the TV’s audio output jacks. Hint: To listen to the TV, select the LINE 1 input source (select DOCK on the CR-315). Connecting the Power Cord Notes: • Before connecting the po...
Page 26 - Turning Off the AccuClock Function; ENTER
26 First Time Setup (European Model Only) To use the AccuClock function, the CD receiver must be able to receive RDS radio stations, which means an FM antenna must be connected. Be sure to connect an FM antenna before attempting to use this function (see page 16).The very first time you turn on the ...
Page 27 - Basic Operation; VOLUME; Turning On the CD Receiver; PHONES jack
27 Basic Operation To turn on the CD receiver, press the [STANDBY/ON] button on the CD receiver or remote controller. The STANDBY indicator goes off.Press the [STANDBY/ON] button again to set the CD receiver to Standby. The STANDBY indicator lights up. Tip: When you start playback on (or turn on) an...
Page 28 - pressing the VOLUME [; MUTING; Adjusting the Bass and Treble; ] buttons to adjust the; • If you press no buttons for 8 seconds,; Using the Super Bass Function
28 Basic Operation —Continued On the CR-515, you can also use the [TONE] button and multi control on the front panel to adjust the bass and treble. To turn on the Super Bass function, press the [S.BASS] button. The S.BASS indicator lights up.To turn off the Super Bass function, press the [S.BASS] bu...
Page 29 - Input Source Name Abbreviations; Changing the Input Display; ] button to select the; CLEAR
29 Basic Operation —Continued You can choose what name is displayed when an input source is selected so that it matches the type of component that you’ve connected to the MD/TAPE IN, DOCK/CDR IN, or DIGITAL IN. When you connect an Onkyo -capable component, it’s important that you select the input so...
Page 30 - Playing CDs; repeatedly to select earlier tracks.; Audio CD Display; MP3 CD Display
30 Playing CDs Selecting Tracks (CR-515) To return to the beginning of the track currently playing, turn the multi control a little to the left. Turn the multi control further to select earlier tracks. • While playback is stopped, turn the multi control to the left to select the previous track. Turn...
Page 31 - Using the Remote Controller; Displaying CD Information
31 Playing CDs —Continued During playback or while playback is paused, press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display the following CD information. On the CR-315, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information. Using the Remote Controller To sel...
Page 32 - Navigation mode; Selecting MP3 Files in Navigation Mode; Selecting MP3 Files; FOLDER; ] buttons to select the files
32 Playing CDs —Continued On an MP3 CD, MP3 files may be organized in a hierar-chically, with folders containing files and subfolders, as shown below. On the CD receiver, there are two modes for selecting MP3 files: Navigation mode and All Folder mode . In Navigation mode, you can select MP3 files b...
Page 33 - Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode; Pausing Playback; ] buttons to select the MP3
33 Playing CDs —Continued Selecting MP3 Files in All Folder Mode With All Folder mode, you don’t have to navigate the folder hierarchy because all folders that contain MP3 files appear at the same level. If random playback is currently selected, press the [YES/MODE] button to cancel it before procee...
Page 34 - Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder; Sampling rate and bit rate:; DISPLAY; Displaying MP3 Information
34 Playing CDs —Continued Playing the MP3 Files in Only One Folder Normally, all of the MP3 files in all of the folders on the disc are played. With 1-folder playback, only the MP3 files in the specified folder are played. You can display various information about the MP3 file currently playing, inc...
Page 35 - Selecting Other Tracks During Memory Playback; ] buttons to scroll through the playlist.; Removing Tracks from the Playlist; • While memory playback is stopped, press the; Memory Playback; ] buttons to select the; To remove tracks from the playlist:; • If the total playing time is more than
35 Playing CDs —Continued With memory playback, you can create a playlist of up to 25 tracks. Memory playback can be set only when the input source is set to CD and playback is stopped. Selecting Other Tracks During Memory Playback To select other playlist tracks during memory playback, use the remo...
Page 36 - Cancelling Random Playback; • Random playback is cancelled when the CD is; Cancelling Repeat Playback; • Repeat playback is cancelled when the CD is removed; Random Playback; Repeat Playback; REPEAT
36 Playing CDs —Continued With random playback, all of the tracks on the disc are played in random order. Random playback can be set only when the input source is set to CD and playback is stopped. Cancelling Random Playback • To cancel random playback, press the [SHUFFLE] button repeatedly until th...
Page 37 - Preferences; Setting MP3 Preferences
37 Playing CDs —Continued With the MP3 preferences, you can change the way MP3 file information is displayed and the way MP3 CDs are played. The MP3 preferences can be set only when playback is stopped. To cancel the procedure at any point, press the [MENU/NO] button. Preferences Below, the name of ...
Page 38 - Disable
38 Playing CDs —Continued Hide Number? (Disable /Enable ) This preference determines whether or not the numbers at the beginning of file and folder names are hidden. When you create an MP3 CD on a personal computer, you cannot normally determine the playback order of the files. However, if you numbe...
Page 39 - Listening to the Radio; When tuned into a station, the Tuned; Tuning into weak stereo FM stations; Adjusting the Antennas; Tuning into Radio Stations; BAND; Auto Tuning Mode; through; Adjusting the AM antenna
39 Listening to the Radio When tuned into a station, the Tuned indicator appears. When tuned into a stereo FM station, the FM ST indicator appears as well. Tuning into weak stereo FM stations If the signal from a stereo FM station is weak, it may beimpossible to get good reception. In this case, swi...
Page 40 - Press the [INPUT] button repeatedly until “FM”; After Storing Presets You Can:; Presetting FM Stations Automatically (Auto Preset); ] buttons repeatedly until
40 Listening to the Radio —Continued With the Auto Preset function, you can automatically preset all of the FM radio stations available in your area in one go. Presets make it easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change station...
Page 41 - Tune into the station you want to store as a preset; Presetting AM/FM Stations Manually; • You can store up to 40 stations as presets and this can be any; About Presets
41 Listening to the Radio —Continued With the Preset Write function, you can manually preset individual AM and FM radio stations. Presets make it easy to select your favorite stations and eliminate the need to tune the radio manually each time you want to change stations. FM stations can also be pre...
Page 42 - Selecting Preset Stations; buttons to select AM or FM.
42 Listening to the Radio —Continued You must store some presets before you can select them (see pages 40 and 41). On the CR-515, you can also use the front panel con-trols. 1 Use the [INPUT] button to select AM or FM.2 Turn the multi control to select a preset. On the CR-315, you can also use the f...
Page 43 - RDS stands for; Displaying Radio Information; Receiving RDS
43 Listening to the Radio —Continued Press the remote controller’s [DISPLAY] button repeatedly to display more radio information.On the CR-315, you can also use the CD receiver’s [DISPLAY] button to display this information. RDS is only available on European models and only in areas where RDS broadc...
Page 44 - Repeat step 4 to enter up to 8 characters.; Available Characters; Naming Presets; Selecting numbers and symbols:; select from the full range of symbols.; Inserting a new character:; select “
44 Listening to the Radio —Continued You can name presets for easy identification. The preset name may contain of up to eight characters. On the CR-515, you can also use the front panel con-trols. 1 Select the preset you want to name (see page 42).2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select...
Page 45 - To copy the preset, push the multi control.; Copying Presets
45 Listening to the Radio —Continued With the Preset Copy function, you can organize your presets in the order you want. When you copy a preset, its name is also copied. On the CR-515, you can also use the front panel con-trols. 1 Select the preset you want to copy (see page 42).2 Push the multi con...
Page 46 - Erasing a Preset’s Name
46 Listening to the Radio —Continued On the CR-515, you can also use the front panel con-trols. 1 Select the preset whose name you want to erase (see page 42). 2 Push the multi control, and then turn it to select “NameErase?” 3 To erase the preset’s name, push the multi control. On the CR-515, you c...
Page 47 - Setting the Clock; Setting AccuClock to Use a Specific Station (European Model Only); The frequency flashes on the display.; ] buttons to tune into the; • If the clock is not set correctly, specify
47 Setting the Clock The AccuClock function normally uses the FM station with the strongest signal to set the clock. However, if the clock cannot be set properly using that station, you can specify which FM station the AccuClock function should use. This must be an FM station that supports RDS CT (C...
Page 48 - Displaying the Day and Time; Setting the Clock Manually; TIMER; Use the Previous and Next [; button to select AM or
48 Setting the Clock —Continued The time can be displayed in either 12- or 24-hour for-mat. Displaying the Day and Time To display the day and time, press the remote controller’s [CLOCK CALL] button.If the CD receiver is on Standby, the time is displayed for 8 seconds. Using the 12- or 24-hour Forma...
Page 49 - Using the Timers; Play; Everyday; Timer 1; About the Timers
49 Using the Timers The CD receiver has five timers: four programmable tim-ers for automated playback or recording, and a sleep timer for turning the CD receiver off after a specified period. The timers can be used with other Onkyo components that are connected to the CD receiver via (see pages 20 t...
Page 50 - • You must set the clock before you can program the; Programming the Timers; You can select the following sources:
50 Using the Timers —Continued Notes: • You must set the clock before you can program the timers. • Before programming a timer to turn on the radio, you must preset the station you want to use. (See pages 40 and 41.) • If you don’t operate any buttons for 60 seconds while programming a timer, the pr...
Page 52 - Turning Timers On and Off; Checking Timer Settings; • You can change the settings by using
52 Using the Timers —Continued Once a timer has been programmed, you can turn it on or off as necessary. For example, while you’re on holiday, you may want to turn off the timer you use as an early-morning alarm. Turning Timers On and Off 1 Press the [TIMER] button repeat-edly to select timer 1, 2, ...
Page 53 - Checking the Remaining Sleep Time; Using the Sleep Timer; SLEEP
53 Using the Timers —Continued With the sleep timer, you can set the CD receiver so that it automatically turns off after a specified period. Checking the Remaining Sleep Time To check the remaining sleep time, press the [SLEEP] button.Note that if you press the [SLEEP] button while the sleep time i...
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; Can’t turn on the CD receiver.; matically after a specified period.; The sound quality is not good.; away from the CD receiver.; Headphone output is intermittent or there’s no sound.; Power
54 Troubleshooting If you have any trouble using the CD receiver, look for a solution in this section. Can’t turn on the CD receiver. • Make sure that the power cord is properly plugged into the wall outlet (see page 25).• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, wait 5 seconds or more, then plug...
Page 55 - • Use the Fast Reverse and Fast Forward [; Tuner
55 Troubleshooting —Continued Can’t add tracks to the playlist for memory playback. • Make sure there’s a disc in the CD receiver. Also, you can only add valid track numbers. For example, if the CD contains 11 tracks, you cannot add track #12. The disc will not play. • Make sure the disc has been lo...
Page 56 - No sound is heard from a connected component.; Timers
56 Troubleshooting —Continued No sound is heard from a connected component. • Make sure the optical digital audio cable is not bent or damaged.• On the external component, set the digital output format to PCM, as the CD receiver supports only PCM signals. No sound is heard from your turntable. • Mak...
Page 57 - Specifications; General; Audio Inputs; Amplifier Section; FM
57 Specifications Specifications and features are subject to change without notice. General CR-515 CR-315 Power Supply: AC 230 V, 50 Hz AC 220–230 V, 50/60 Hz AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 56 W North American: 60 W Others: 56 W Stand-by Power Consumption: 0.25 W North American: 0.15 W Others: 0...
Page 58 - Memo